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Beautiful 16th-Century Colonial House in Central Antigua

Holiday home with kitchen, 7-minute walk to Central Park

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Casa del Sol - a colonial gem
Casa del Sol at dawn
Exterior detail
Interior
Rooms of this historic house open to the garden courtyard.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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  • Place, Casa Santo Domingo Museum
  • Place, Central Park
  • Place, Antigua Guatemala Cathedral
  • Airport, Guatemala City (GUA-La Aurora Intl.)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Colonial Bedroom; second patio Bedroom #3

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Fireplace Colonial Bedroom: front patio Bedroom #2

2 Single Beds

Front patio bedroom Bedroom #1

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful 16th-Century Colonial House in Central Antigua

Our family bought this colonial house in 1965 and has restored it over the last 50 years. The house, built in 1568, retains old world charm... The house is simply decorated in a Spanish/Guatemalan style.

La Casa del Sol is the former residence of the 16th century Governor of Guatemala. Built around a central courtyard garden, the house has the original cupola, dome ceiling and three-foot wide stone walls.

The house is located in the quiet northeast side of the colonial section of town. It is a short walk to central park and town center as well as restaurants and stores.

Master bedroom has a double bed, skylight and Colonial window. Second bedroom is equipped with 2 twin beds and fireplace. Third bedroom has a double bed and two single beds.

There are three bathrooms with hot showers. Small living room has satellite TV, and there is a large formal dining room. The house has wifi internet.

Self-catering with complete kitchen: gas stove, refrigerator, toaster, coffee maker, bottled water (included free of charge), dishes and cooking utensils. Eat breakfast outside under veranda in full sunlight.

Housekeeper and family live in separate house on premises available for cooking, laundry, housekeeping at additional cost. Nearby bakery for fresh sweet bread and hot hand made tortillas can be delivered daily. Practice your Spanish with friendly local housekeeping family.

Relax in a comfortable yet simple home. Tranquil, picturesque neighborhood, yet in center of colonial Antigua. No need for a car, everything within walking distance. Beautiful sunsets from rooftop terrace. Tropical plants and exotic bird watching from a sunny seat in the patio. Cozy fireplace for cool evenings. Restaurants of all categories nearby.

Keywords: Antigua, house, historic,

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Breakfast available
Mountain view
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking allowed outside in the patio.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Antigua Guatemala

Historic Center, a neighbourhood in Antigua Guatemala, is home to this holiday home. Las Capuchinas Convent and Palacio del Ayuntamiento are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Casa K'Ojom Museum of Mayan Music and Xtrema Bungee. Hobbitenango and Mundo Petapa are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepequez

What's nearby

  • Las Capuchinas Convent - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Casa Santo Domingo Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Santa Catalina Arch - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Central Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Antigua Guatemala Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Guatemala City (GUA-La Aurora Intl.) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Once Once - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Doña Luisa Xicotencatl - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fridas - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪La Cuevita De Los Urquizú - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Aqua Antigua - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful 16th-Century Colonial House in Central Antigua pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful 16th-Century Colonial House in Central Antigua?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful 16th-Century Colonial House in Central Antigua?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful 16th-Century Colonial House in Central Antigua located?

Located in Historic Center, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Las Capuchinas Convent, Central Park and Casa Santo Domingo Museum. Antigua Tabaco Compania S.A. and Choco Museum are also within 5 minutes.

About the host

Hosted by Jon Jickling

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We are a family of three generations, spread over the USA who travel to Antigua as often as possible to enjoy the perfect climate and friendly local Guatemalan people and to relax in our simple, comfortable home.

Why they chose this property

Antigua has a perfect climate, historic and ancient interests, a friendly diverse population of artists, expats, native Mayan people and young travelers. Casa del Sol is located in the colonial core close to the central plaza but in a quiet street away from the busiest part of town.

What makes this property unique

Hearing 16th century churchbells chiming the hours through the night, watching flocks of parrots squawking overhead, feeling the warm tropical sun and watching the dramatic sunset over three volcanoes.

Please Note: due to the age of this house we do not permit guests to host parties or events. only registered guests or those with permission.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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